井 — meaning in English
jǐng
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English meaning
- groove noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
- pit noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
- pitch noun A persuasive presentation intended to sell or promote something.
- shaft noun A long, narrow, straight part of a tool, weapon, or machine — such as a handle, pole, or rotating rod that transmits power.
- well adv In a good, skillful, or satisfactory way.
Senses
井 is used for these senses in English:
- groove (mining) A shaft or excavation.
- pit (motor racing) An area at a racetrack used for refueling and repairing the vehicles during a race.
- pitch (caving) A vertical cave passage, only negotiable by using rope or ladders.
- shaft A vertical or inclined passage sunk into the earth as part of a mine.
- water tank A tank (type of large container) used to store water.
- well A hole sunk into the ground as a source of water, oil, natural gas or other fluids.
groove — full definition
- noun A long, narrow cut or channel in a surface.
- noun A strong, enjoyable rhythm in music.
- verb To dance or move enjoyably to rhythmic music.
pit — full definition
- noun A hole or hollow in the ground.
- noun The hard stone found inside certain fruits, such as peaches or cherries.
- verb To set two things or people in direct competition or opposition.
- verb To remove the stone from a fruit.